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Young people support a smokefree generation, study reveals

Young people welcome the idea of the government’s smokefree generation policy, viewing it as a chance to free their generation from harmful addiction, says a study led by the University of Nottingham.

Lack of dental professionals impacts 80 per cent of practices

The number one issue facing dental practices is the struggle to recruit staff, according to the Association of Dental Groups (ADG). The comments follow the release of a white paper which tracked...

Sussex introduces urgent dental care scheme

Additional support for people needing urgent dental care has been made available in Sussex.

Deputy CDO appointment is a ‘missed opportunity’ for dental team

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has deemed the appointment of Rakhee Patel as deputy chief dental officer (CDO) England as a ‘missed opportunity’.

Patients confused over dental care rights says survey

Following its annual survey's release, Healthwatch revealed widespread public confusion over NHS dental care rights and continued struggles to access an NHS dentist.

Association collaborates with domestic abuse network

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has announced its membership of the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA), a leading business network that supports employers to take action on...

Health company appoints general manager

Haleon has appointed Jo Cooper as the general manager for the UK and Ireland (UK&I), from January 1, 2025.

Tooth enamel reveals our human ancestors were vegetarian

Researchers have studied fossilised tooth enamel, which has revealed that human ancestors ate very little to no meat.

Dental care provider launches inaugural conference

Bupa Dental Care held its first-ever ‘Dental Health Is… Live’ conference in January 2025.

Dental society responds to ultra-processed foods research

The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has said changes in jaw development could be due to many factors, not just the impact of modern, soft food diets.

Loo of the year awarded to Somerset dental clinic

Trust Dental, a private practice in Somerset, was awarded the best loo nationally in the healthcare sector at the 2024 National Loo of the Year Awards on January 15, 2025.

Millions have not seen a dentist in more than two years

Analysis of the Office for National Statistics (ONS) ‘Experiences of NHS healthcare services in England’ survey revealed a significant gap in dental care.